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Cornelia Commissioner Tony Cook speaks at the dedication of the new city hall. Cook was elected in 2019 to his seventh term in office for the city’s fourth ward. JESSIE OWENSBY/Submitted

Cornelia Commissioner Tony Cook speaks at the dedication of the new city hall. Cook was elected in 2019 to his seventh term in office for the city’s fourth ward. JESSIE OWENSBY/Submitted

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Cook remains a positive voice in the community

Matthew Osborne
Friday, March 12, 2021
   Cornelia Commissioner Tony Cook has been in office for nearly a quarter-century. He was born and raised in Habersham County, and he has spent 66 years trying to make it a better place.
Crystal Holcomb, Director of Nursing at Habersham County Schools, addresses the Habersham County Board of Education on Monday about the COVID-19 vaccines that will be open to all school staff starting Thursday.

Crystal Holcomb, Director of Nursing at Habersham County Schools, addresses the Habersham County Board of Education on Monday about the COVID-19 vaccines that will be open to all school staff starting Thursday.

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Teachers put their best arm forward for vaccinations

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   The Habersham County Board of education had a lot to celebrate on Monday.     Aside from it being Board of Education Appreciation Week, Superintendent Matthew Cooper shared that plans were set in place for teachers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 starting tomorrow.
Photo by KEVIN YANG/Unsplash

Photo by KEVIN YANG/Unsplash

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Habersham Central's prom set to return April 24

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   Habersham Central moved its prom to late summer last year due to COVID-19 before ultimately cancelling the event.    The Raiders plan to bring prom back this year, though, and the event is scheduled for to be on campus in an open-air event Saturday, April 24.

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Officer avert potential murder-suicide

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   A 71-year-old Cornelia man was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, reckless driving and two counts of aggravated assault after storming out of a doctor’s office allegedly stating “he was going to kill his daughter and then kill himself.
Master Flight Paramedic Frank De Armas (right) was honored on Friday for his 20 years of service, which is a rare accomplishment in the industry.

Master Flight Paramedic Frank De Armas (right) was honored on Friday for his 20 years of service, which is a rare accomplishment in the industry.

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Flight medic honored for 20 years of service

Chamian Cruz
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   Imagine saving one life and changing the whole trajectory of a family tree. Now, imagine being a flight paramedic having done over 2,000 flights in 20 years.
Habersham Central senior Carter Marsengill (left) works with the crew filming Friday at Habersham Medical Center for a feature story on 60 Minutes-Plus.

Habersham Central senior Carter Marsengill (left) works with the crew filming Friday at Habersham Medical Center for a feature story on 60 Minutes-Plus.

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Habersham senior gets chance to shadow ‘60 Minutes’ film crew

Matthew Osborne
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
   Carter Marsengill knows that to get somewhere in life, you have to shoot your shot.    That’s what he did last week while filming a piece for HabRaider Video at Habersham Medical Center.
Gov. Brian Kemp visits with Brookhaven teacher Lauren Martin as she received the 10,000th vaccine at the mass vaccination site in Habersham County.

Gov. Brian Kemp visits with Brookhaven teacher Lauren Martin as she received the 10,000th vaccine at the mass vaccination site in Habersham County.

Governor visits Habersham vaccination site, gets good news

Matthew Osborne
Monday, March 8, 2021
   Lauren Martin got a surprise she did not expect Monday morning when she drove to Habersham County for her COVID-19 vaccine.    The teacher from Brookhaven made the drive on the first day she was eligible for the vaccine.
Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the ins and outs of his current ladder truck.

Demorest Fire Chief Ken Ranalli explains the ins and outs of his current ladder truck.

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Demorest, county discuss fire protection possibilities

Matthew Osborne
Thursday, March 4, 2021
   Demorest City Council held off Tuesday night on purchasing an alternate fire truck proposed by Councilman Jim Welborn a week earlier, mainly to see how things will turn out after meeting with Habersham County regarding a potential partnership for fire protection.